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DASH
POSIX-compliant /bin/sh implementation that aims to be as small as possible
Description
DASH is a POSIX-compliant implementation of /bin/sh that aims to be as small as possible without sacrificing speed where possible. It is commonly used as the default system shell on Debian-based systems for its fast script execution.
AI Summary
Minimal, fast POSIX-compliant shell implementation
Capabilities
- + Execute POSIX-compliant shell scripts
- + Serve as a fast /bin/sh replacement
- + Minimal memory and disk footprint
Use When
- → You need a fast POSIX shell for scripting
- → You want a minimal /bin/sh implementation
Avoid When
- x You need interactive shell features like bash or zsh